Stuff to do for Teens for October 8

October 8, 2013

HAGERSTOWN, Md. - The 2013 Washington County College Fair will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Athletic, Recreation and Community Center at Hagerstown Community College.

Representatives from more than 100 colleges, universities, and technical schools in the Mid-Atlantic region will be there to meet with prospective students.

The fair is sponsored by Washington County Public Schools and HCC. Admission is free.

For more information, call HCC at 240-500-2412.

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SU music department visitation day on tap

SHEPHERDSTOWN - The Shepherd University Department of Music will host a visitation day on Monday for all high school juniors and seniors who are considering pursuing a degree in music at Shepherd.

Students will attend classes, meet music faculty and students, visit with representatives from the Office of Admissions, hear ensemble rehearsals and performances, have lunch in the dining hall, and take a campus tour. It is an opportunity for high school students to live a "day in the life" of a Shepherd University music student and learn about the audition and application process. Interested parents are also welcome to attend.

Shepherd University offers degrees in music and music education, and concentrations in performance, musical theater, piano pedagogy, and composition. The Department of Music has a mission to challenge its students to reach their potential by providing extraordinary experiences. Music majors have myriad performance opportunities, including four choirs, wind ensemble, wind symphony, orchestra, chamber groups, two jazz bands, an opera every fall, musical theater every spring, and marching band.

To register for visitation day, complete the prospective student information form online at www.shepherd.edu/musicweb/information_request.html and indicate under "additional information or questions" how many persons will be attending. For more information, call Esperanza Alzona, music operations manager, at 304-876-5711 or email ealzona@shepherd.edu.

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'Dreamers Academy' taking submissions

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Plans are underway for the 2014 Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine. U.S. high school students ages 13 to 19 can apply to attend this innovative outside-the-classroom educational and mentoring program at Walt Disney World Resort. Applications now open and must be submitted on www.disneysdreamersacademy.com by Oct. 31.

Entering the search for its seventh class, Disney Dreamers Academy continues to hold true to its mission to inspire and fuel the dreams of teens, help them discover a world of possibilities and help them prepare for the future. Each year, 100 students selected from thousands of applicants participate in hands-on, full-immersion workshops related to a bevy of career paths ranging from animation to zoology. Each participant learns important skills such as communication techniques and networking strategies.

It all takes place in a magical setting: the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks. Both on stage and behind the scenes, the parks become vibrant 'classrooms,' leading to career discoveries, the pursuit of dreams and fun memories to cherish for a lifetime.

Motivational speakers and celebrities share their stories and provide insight on how to achieve success and DREAM BIG. Dreamers have the opportunity to cultivate relationships with other students from across the nation while they gain first-hand knowledge from Disney experts and world-renowned entrepreneurs and executives.

Participants and a parent or guardian will receive an all-expense-paid trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., where they will engage in life-changing sessions and enjoy Disney's magical theme parks. The 2014 Disney Dreamers Academy will take place March 6-9.

Steve Harvey, syndicated radio and television personality, along with Essence Magazine and Walt Disney World Resort will host the selected Dreamers during their four-day power packed career and educational exploration.

This December, a distinguished panel of leaders from the communications, education and entertainment industries will judge the applications. Winners will be announced in early 2014.